DCP-allied MPs paint Parliament green during Ol-Kalou MP Sammy Kamau's swearing in

Newly elected Ol Kalou MP Sammy Kamau Ngotho received a rousing welcome at Parliament Buildings on Tuesday after taking the oath of office, with Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) allied lawmakers turning up in matching green blazers to celebrate the party's first parliamentary seat.

The first-time legislator, who had earlier grabbed attention by travelling to Parliament aboard a public matatu for his swearing-in ceremony, was greeted with cheers, handshakes and embraces by DCP MPs and senators waiting outside the National Assembly.

The jubilant leaders posed for group photos before chanting opposition slogans in a show of party unity.

The lawmakers' coordinated green attire mirrored a similar show of solidarity staged by DCP senators last week following Ngotho's victory in the July 16 Ol Kalou by-election.